Perfect Crab Cakes — heavy on crab and light on filler — anchor a dinner. Be sure to form them compactly so the cakes hold together during frying.
Ingredients
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons green onion tops
- ¼ teaspoon Chesapeake seasoning, such as Old Bay(r)
- ¼ teaspoon hot red pepper sauce
- 1 pound lump or backfin crabmeat, drained and picked over for shells
- 4 teaspoons milk
- 10 saltine crackers, finely crushed
- 6 tablespoons olive oil, for frying
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Directions
Step 1
Mix egg, mayonnaise, green onions, Old Bay and hot sauce in a small bowl until mayo is completely incorporated, then set aside.
Step 2
Lightly break up crabmeat in a medium bowl. Add milk; toss gently to coat. Add crushed saltines; toss gently to combine. Add egg mixture; gently toss, once again, to combine. Using a 1/3-cup measuring cup, scoop up a portion of crab, forming the mixture into a very compact cake. Repeat to make 8 cakes (can be covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated up to 8 hours ahead).
Step 3
About 10 minutes before serving, heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Carefully add crab cakes; sautee turning once, until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Tips
Copyright 2005 USA WEEKEND and columnist Pam Anderson. All rights reserved.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 433 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat31g | 39% |
Saturated Fat5g | 23% |
Cholesterol150mg | 50% |
Sodium648mg | 28% |
Total Carbohydrate14g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 6% |
Total Sugars0g | |
Protein27g | |
Vitamin C25mg | 123% |
Calcium150mg | 12% |
Iron2mg | 13% |
Potassium513mg | 11% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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